Mission planning product support

Added: May 04, 2018 3:04 pm REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Philadelphia Office on behalf of Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR). CNAFR has a requirement for Mission Planning Technology Support Services. Mission Planning Technology consists of software and web-based applications that allow aircraft pilots access to maps, charts, weather, intelligence and aircraft performance data for use in developing mission planning navigation solutions such as routes, approaches, terminal procedures, communications setting, flight/mission calculations (fuel and leg times,) and other pertinent aircraft operational data.

Mission Planning Technology may include visual software or web-based tools and applications optimized for specific aircraft roles, and the automation of the computations associated with aircraft specific flight/mission planning. Once the mission planning information has been generated, it can be printed for kneeboards or strip charts, or alternatively written on to a data storage device or for transfer to aircraft systems navigation system, or saved on a laptop. Some Mission Planning Technologies also include functions to transmit and receive flight/mission information via satellite datalink communications, either at the commencement of a flight/mission, or as real time updates throughout a flight/mission.

Mission Planning Technologies may also be used for post-flight/mission debriefing.



A single Firm, Fixed Price (FFP) contract is anticipated that will consist of a one-year base period and four (4), one year option periods. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 518210. Firms possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this source sought notice via the submission of an executive summary. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font size. In addition to the executive summary, industry feedback to the draft performance based work statement is requested – all comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas will not be responded to directly.

The goal of such feedback is to consider suggestions that might enhance competition, improve the clarity of the requirement, or leverage industry expertise, as well as any other ideas that could result in an improved product.



The submission should include the following information and reference N0018920181508:



1. Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address



2. DUNS number, Cage Code, business size and classification



3. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the services to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last five (5) years.

This relevant past performance information should identify the applicable contract number; total contract dollar amount; capacity performed (Prime or Sub); contract period of performance; description of the relevant services provided AND the relevancy of the services to the proposed requirement; and a customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and e-mail address (up to two references).



Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.



The Government will consider and analyze all information received; formal responses will not be furnished, however the information may be utilized in the development of a final Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or Request for Proposals (RFP).



This is not a notice of solicitation issue.

This RFI does not constitute a RFP, nor does this issuance restrict the Government’s acquisition approach. Responses should be submitted to NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office – Mr. Joseph Caltagirone - Code 280.3G, via email: joseph.caltagirone@navy.mil. Responses should be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. (EST) on 18 May 2018. No facsimile responses will be accepted. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI nor will it reimburse for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. If return of submission is required, indicate address to which materials are to be returned with submittal. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website (www.neco.navy.mil) or the FEDBIZOPPS website (www.fbo.gov) for updates to this RFI.

Refer all questions concerning this RFI to Mr. Joseph Caltagirone, Contract Negotiator via email – joseph.caltagirone@navy.mil.